Now Hiring - Retail Sales Interior Designer/Sales in Chicago, IL

Follow your passion for design and join the family at Walter E. Smithe!

Walter E. Smithe designers have the unique joy of bringing beautiful design and happiness to their clients. As a Smithe designer, you’ll qualify clients, assess their needs, and design rooms that inspire and delight.

While our most successful designers come from a variety of backgrounds, they all possess a passion for design and a drive for sales. If you want to work for a well-respected company where you can thrive as a designer, keep reading to learn more.

Who You Are:

• A connector with a natural ability to engage, inspire and instill confidence in others
• A creative thinker with a passion for interiors and a keen interest in developing as a designer
• An entrepreneurial salesperson with the drive to achieve goals and earn uncapped commissions
• A confident professional with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Someone who is excited to work in a beautiful and supportive retail sales environment

What You’ll Do:

• Connect with clients, build rapport, and establish yourself as a trusted expert
• Create beautiful, comfortable spaces
• Deliver exceptional client experiences, resulting in repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals and key performance indicators

What you’ll Need:

• Confidence and charisma to thrive in a commission-based sales role
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• The ability to move through the showroom at a pace that satisfies the needs of our clients
• Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new systems

What You’ll Get:

• Comprehensive paid training
• $20 per hour for the first 6 months, then commission with option to switch to commission sooner
• Competitive, uncapped commissions paid on order, which means you don’t have to wait until delivery
• Performance-based bonuses
• Flexible Schedules
• Access to the most desirable product lines, design tools, and cutting-edge technology
• A legendary support team of dedicated managers, client service, warehouse, and delivery professionals
• Smithe family members on-site and actively committed to supporting your development and success
• Opportunities for advancement
• Generous employee discounts
• Blue Cross medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; annual vacation bonus, and much more.

Who We Are: The Smithe family has been delighting clients since 1945. We are proud to be known for our expert design, our quality product, and our unequivocal commitment to 100% client satisfaction.

Ready to live your dream? We’d love to help you build it! Apply today!

Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60614: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Interior design: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location